Rhodes (Island) Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 Warm, beautiful and scenic with very friendly people 


Con

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 Ugly beaches, low standard, feels like off season. 


In a nutshell

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 Visit Rhodes, but go outside the high season 

 

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Things to Do  

Koskinou Town

Koskinou Town, Rhodes (Island)

 hungariangirl896 Says:  Koskinou is a very beautiful village just a few miles from Rodos Town. In Koskinou you can see traditional houses with beautiful courtyards unique to this island. The village also contains a beautiful church and is close to some nice beaches and eateries. This is a nice... 

Kallithea and Tassos Beach

Kallithea and Tassos Beach, Rhodes (Island)

 hungariangirl896 Says:  Kallithea is a nice small town to visit in the northeastern part of Rodos Island. Nearby are several small beaches to choose from. I chose to visit Tassos Beach. Tassos Beach appears very rocky, dry, and sandy, and may make you feel like you're on another planet. Depending... 

Ladiko Bay

Ladiko Bay, Rhodes (Island)

 hungariangirl896 Says:  Ladiko Bay, or Anthony Quinn Bay, is a beautiful place for swimming. There's usually other people there, but it's not jam-packed with tourists, so you still feel like you are far away from it all. Many people like diving and snorkeling here also. 

Petaloudes, Valley of the Butterflies

Petaloudes, Valley of the Butterflies, Rhodes (Island)

 hungariangirl896 Says:  Petaloudes is a beautiful "park", where you can observe hundreds of moths, butterflies, and other insects in their natural habitat. The walking trails are very beautiful and are a nice place to go during a hot day. Petaloudes is located in the mountains, so the drive there... 

Epta Piges

Epta Piges, Rhodes (Island)

 hungariangirl896 Says:  Epta Piges is a beautiful, quiet place just west of Tsampika. There is a very nice taverna situated in the forest, where you can observe different types of birds, peacocks, and butterflies. You can walk some nice nature trails and see the seven springs. In one area along the... 

Tsampika

Tsampika, Rhodes (Island)

 hungariangirl896 Says:  Tsampika is a very nice "area" in eastern Rodos. There is a large, beautiful sandy beach, where you can cool off after sightseeing on a hot day. If you drive further south you will see Moni Tsampika, or Tsampika Monastery, off the side of the road. It is a very quiet place... 

Prasonisi

Prasonisi, Rhodes (Island)

 hungariangirl896 Says:  Prasonisi is a very small town at the very tip of Rhodes. If you are in Rhodes and you like surfing, adventure sports, etc., then this is the place for you. The ocean currents here are very strong, so I would not swim here, but it is good for surfing. It is a beautiful place... 

Monolithos Castle and Fourni Beach

Monolithos Castle and Fourni Beach, Rhodes (Island)

 hungariangirl896 Says:  Monolithos Castle is located on top of a mountain and offers great views of the sea. To reach it you must follow a short trail in the woods and climb up a stairway. At the top of the mountain, there is the castle as well as a beautiful whitewashed church. You can take a lot... 

Siana village

Siana village, Rhodes (Island)

 hungariangirl896 Says:  Siana is a very small village in the mountains of western Rhodes. The drive there through the mountains is very nice. The main reason for visiting Siana village is not necessarily for the sights, but for the local products...in this village they produce souma, honey, and... 

Ancient Kamiros

Ancient Kamiros, Rhodes (Island)

 hungariangirl896 Says:  Ancient Kamiros is an amazing place. You can see an example of an old Greek seaside town. It's not a very big place, so you won't need to spend a lot of time there, but you will want to wander around and see the houses, baths, etc. Do climb to the top of the hill because... 

Ancient Ialyssos and Moni Filerimou

Ancient Ialyssos and Moni Filerimou, Rhodes (Island)

 hungariangirl896 Says:  These two places make a very good side trip from Rodos Town. They are very close to the capital and the drive is very scenic. Moni Filerimou is located high on a mountain, so during the drive and upon arrival there are very good views of the ocean and town below. Moni... 

Visit the Old Town

Visit the Old Town, Rhodes (Island)

 ozpaul Says:  We spent a day here - pottering around - looking at all the old historical buildings. There really is so much to see. The day we were here there was hardly anyone else around - we virtually had the Old Town to ourselves. 

A stroll aroung the castle.

A stroll aroung the castle., Rhodes (Island)

 Pod Says:  Around the middle of the 5th century BC, Rhodes became a member of the Athenian League and in the final years of that century, a man named Dorieus, an Olympic victor, persuaded the Rhodians to build a large modern city on the Island and populate it with citizens of the three... 

Hotels  

Lindos Mare

 3 Reviews and 456 Opinions  The hotel is placed on a hill, 2 km away from Lindos, on the shore of the Vlicha Bay. The building... 

Nathalie

 1 Review and 168 Opinions  The Nathalie Hotel is located in the quite part of Ixia - 4 km from the City of Rhodes. If you want... 

Restaurants  

Symposio Restaurant The delicious point

Symposio Restaurant The delicious point, Rhodes (Island)

 symposium Says:  After 5 years Symposio Restaurant is owned again by his original Owner Filimonas Lampis. In Symposio Restaurant you can find unique delicious daily fresh foodsDelicius Restaurant Prawn with white Chocolate and champagne sauce 

HELLAS RESTAURANT IN PEFKI of Rhodes Island: Greek cuisine with Hellas restaurant

HELLAS RESTAURANT IN PEFKI of Rhodes Island: Greek cuisine with Hellas restaurant, Rhodes (Island)

 VikingHarald Says:  # Pefki town or village is just seasonal holiday place in Island of Rhodes# Really relaxingly place with restaurants and things to after beach day# Beside the main road of Pefkos located everything you ll need to eat, buy, dance to look around, etc.So here you ll find also... 

Nightlife  

Casino Rodos: Good luck!

Casino Rodos: Good luck!, Rhodes (Island)

 gale.blog.pl Says:  This seems to be the only casino in the whole island - but I might be wrong. Anyway, the building is large and surrounded with a very nice garden, full of tempting green shade on sunny days.I'm not really into gambling, although I can understand those who like that sort of... 

Transportation  

Renting a Car...

Renting a Car..., Rhodes (Island)

 hungariangirl896 Says:  In Rhodes, probably the best (and most comfortable) way to get around is renting a car. It's really easy to navigate there (especially in the countryside), and you can drive around the entire island in 1 day. It's nice to drive along the ocean and leisurely stop whenever you... 

A pleasant ferry trip

A pleasant ferry trip, Rhodes (Island)

 Toshioohsako Says:  Dodekanisos Seaway takes you a day trip to themonastry island, Panomiti and beautiful Symis island. Try - its worth take a day off for this nice and leisurely trip,You feel good and refreshed. These two islands are very pleasant places to visit.I recommend your make a... 

Local Customs  

Mythos - Greek Beer

Mythos - Greek Beer, Rhodes (Island)

 M0B1US Says:  There was a time when it seemed like the only beer you could drink in Greece was the Dutch Amstel - so much so that on one memorable holiday a friend of ours would leave a trail of Amstel empies all round our apartment complex and we would be able to find him by following... 

What to Pack  

Rhodes Island Packing List...

Rhodes Island Packing List..., Rhodes (Island)

 hungariangirl896 Says:   Many beaches in Rhodes are rocky (not sandy), so if you have sensitive feet, bring swim shoes. Strong sunscreen and mosquito repellent are very necessary in Rhodes. Even if you don't burn easily, you should still wear really strong sunscreen. You can bring mosquito spray... 

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